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1. Purchase a shoebox size plastic storage box. They are
inexpensive and are readily available at dollar stores and
other retailers.
2.
Print labels for your box: Purchase standard 2" by 4"
mailing labels (e.g., Avery 18163). Each page contains labels
for 5 Jared Boxes. If you are not able to print labels, you
can print on standard paper, cut out labels, and tape them
to boxes.
3. Affix the labels you printed to the plastic storage box.
Affix the Girl/Boy label on the end of the box. Affix the
Jared Box label on the center of the top lid.
4. Decide if the box you are making is for a boy or a girl,
and select an age group. Use a marker and check off your choice
on the Girl/Boy label.
5. Fill your box. Suggested items include: crayons, markers,
coloring books, writing journals, word searches, Matchbox
cars, card games, puzzles, silly-putty, Play-Doh, bubbles,
stickers, fun costume jewelery, and small toys. No food, used
items, or hair products please. See
more age appropriate item suggestions.
6. Print Jared Box Project Explanation cards. Cards can be
printed on any 8½" x 11" computer paper. Cut out and place
one card in each box.
Click
here for the Jared Box Project Explanation Card Sheet.
7. Personalize: Write a note or draw a picture, and sign
your first name. You can make this out of construction paper
or use a notecard. Place the card in the box.
8. Deliver: Refer to our Hospital Directory to choose a hospital
to receive your Jared Boxes. If you'd like to send your boxes
to a hospital not on the list, you may call them directly.
A Child Life Department usually handles donations.
Click here for Hospital Contacts by State.
9. Send the Jared Box project an email to let us know how
many boxes you made and to what hospital you are delivering
them. We'd love to receive stories about your project, suggestions
and/or pictures too.
Official website of The Jared Box Project:
http://www.thejaredbox.com/
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